When you receive tragic news, it is not uncommon to turn to a friend to help you make some sense of it. Given the continuing controversy surrounding the suicide of Phoebe Prince in Massachussetts and the more recent incident in Michigan, MASP turned to a member who has been working tirelessly to educate people throughout the United States about "bullycide".
Kevin Epling is a Co-Director of Bully Police USA, a "watch-dog organization advocating for bullied children and reporting on state anti-bullying laws". He and his wife, Tammy, lost their son to suicide after an intense hazing incident. We asked Kevin why placing a spotlight on bullycide is warranted and why Michiganders should take this issue seriously. The next posting is his response.
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Ain Boone, Survivor
MASP Webmaster
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If you or someone you know are feeling suicidal, please call 1-800-273-TALK(8255) now.
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We do not provide crisis counseling.
If you or someone you know are feeling suicidal, please call 1-800-273-TALK(8255) now.
It is a 24-hour crisis-line devoted specifically to suicide and it connects you to someone in your local area.
We do not provide crisis counseling.
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This blog will share infomation from MASP about suicide prevention and postvention activities happening in Michigan and beyond.
MASP started more than 25 years ago. Our volunteer staff is made up of mental health professionals, advocates, and people who have lost loved ones to suicide. Please see visit our web site and click on the Leadership button for more information.
The newest post always appears at the top of this page. Find older posts by month or label:
MASP started more than 25 years ago. Our volunteer staff is made up of mental health professionals, advocates, and people who have lost loved ones to suicide. Please see visit our web site and click on the Leadership button for more information.
The newest post always appears at the top of this page. Find older posts by month or label:
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